BBC vs. NBC, part 1

i've watched the first 5 episodes of the Office, the BBC version and here's how the battle is going so far.


Wernham Hogg vs. Dunder Mifflin

Ok, i'm gonna have to give it to BBC on this one. I mean there are 2 references to porc in a two word name. WernHAM HOGg. Sorry Dunder Mifflin, but pigs are where the funny is at.

WINNER : BBC

Wernham Hogg office building vs. Dunder Mifflin office building

The layout of the BBC office isn't good, they've got different departments in different offices, i rather see everyone in the same pit. Also Dunder Mifflin is right next to Bob Vance Refridgeration. No contest.

WINNER : NBC

Slough vs. Scranton

How can you compete with a town that's basicly called lazy? well you can't.

WINNER : BBC

Theme music vs. Theme music

Take a listen! BBC Handbags and Gladrags, NBC the Scrantones.

I'm gonna go with NBC on this one because the BBC version makes me want to slit my wrists.

WINNER : NBC

Swearing vs. no swearing

I swear. I can't say i enjoy doing it, but on occasion, fuck/shit/son of a bitch really is the only term that's appropriate. "F." is cute and all but when you get right down to it, I would have liked to see Jim say to Dwight "your a cock, a cock, a cock".

WINNER : BBC

David Brent vs. Michael Scott

Who's the worst boss? Who's the funniest actor? Steve Carell takes the cake in this one. Don't get me wrong, Ricky Gervais is almost as good, but there's nothing like Michael Scott saying "shut it", at least not in the first 5 episodes. I must admit that NBC has lifted jokes word for word, but delivery does count for something in this case.

WINNER : NBC

Boss singing/rapping skillz

In the "Dundies" episode, we get to hear Michael's rappin' skillz. We also get to hear him sing various songs from the '80s. It was ok.... but David went home to get his guitar in the training episode, and HOLY SHIT!!! that guy can rock out!

WINNER : BBC

Tim vs. Jim

This is a tough one. It's almost a tie, but not quite. Martin Freeman makes me feel for Tim just as much as John Krasinski makes me feel for Jim. They're the same. Right down to the little looks they give the camera when the boss is doing something stupid. Even the Dawn/Tim, Pam/Jim relationship/tension is the same. Tim still lives with his folks...suppose that's a negative... although Jim has never danced, Tim has done a nice MJ impression.... this might be shallow, but fuck it, John Krasinski is hot.

WINNER : NBC

Gareth vs. Dwight

At first i thought i'd need to see more to make my decision. Mackenzie Crook does a good job as David's right hand man... he's got a cellphone faux gun holster... when arriving late to a training session in which employees were asked what their ultimate fantasy was (ei :own my own island...) he answered "2 lesbians, sisters, but i'm just watching" Classic. However, Dwight lives on a beet farm. With Moes.... and a coffin in his barn...and the topper, bobblehead Dwight. Gonna have to give it to Rain.

WINNER : NBC

Dawn vs Pam

In this one i know i'm biased. Jenna fischer is the shit and that's that. Her Pam wears kick ass keds, she's a jinks expert, loves the french onion chips and has a killer myspace page. Dawn... gave the object of her supressed feelings a giant inflatable penis and eats brie like she were eating a donut, that's just weird.

WINNER : NBC

Keith vs. Kevin

Another no contest situation. AOK ALL THE WAY!!!!! 'nough said. Keith vs Kevin, Kevin is victorious.

WINNER : NBC

Chris vs. Todd

I have no opinion really..... Todd Packer was in Anchorman... .but that has nothing to do with the office... and Chris, i really have no opinion.

WINNER : TIE

Malcolm vs Creed

Again, i probably shouldn't pick a favorite since i haven't seen all the episodes... but christ Creed was in the Grass roots. You can't really compete with that either. Sorry Malcolm.

WINNER : NBC



to be continued....